County profile
Monroe County, AR 6 departments
94 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Monroe County · #66 of 75 in-state.
Monroe County, AR reports a light HIFLD roster (94 personnel, 6 departments); #66 of 75 in-state.
- Personnel rank #66 of 75 in Arkansas
- 5.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 43% of roster in Roc Roe Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 1,168 Arkansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Fire Department Brinkley | combination | 19 |
| Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department Clarendon | volunteer | - |
| East Monroe County Rural Fire Department Brinkley | volunteer | 20 |
| Holly Grove Fire Department Holly Grove | volunteer | 15 |
| Maddox Bay Volunteer Fire Department Holly Grove | other | - |
| Roc Roe Volunteer Fire Department Roe | volunteer | 40 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (94 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 1 combination (67% volunteer).
5.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Roc Roe Volunteer Fire Department holds 43% of county personnel (40 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 94 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 23% above the Arkansas average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, AR? ▼
Monroe County, AR has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #66 of 75 among Arkansas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Monroe County are volunteer.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Monroe County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.